I read 47, going on 48, books this year. I’m sure for a book blogger this is barely anything. But … More
Author: Sophia Ismaa
My blog is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Except I do know that it comes in certain flavours: Books, Poetry, Social Justice and Life.
Okay, fine! It’s a personal blog.
5 Lessons I Learned in 2018
2018 was a jam-packed year full of a whirlwind of lessons. I loved it, I hated it, I enjoyed myself, … More
BOOK REVIEW: The Universal Appeal of ‘Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately’
Your life will never be the same, ever, so you can never be the same, ever. Stuff I’ve Been Feeling … More
Women Empowerment Tag
“I’m a feminist. I’ve been a female for a long time now. It’d be stupid not to be on my … More
5 Things I Liked About Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – Albus Dumbledore, Harry … More
Top Ten Favourite Desserts
“Dessert makes everything better.” Ending November on a sweet note before the flurry of madness that is the final month … More
Book Review: The Things I Would Tell You… About British Muslim Women
“They want us to apologise,” he said eventually, words mumbled between mouthfuls of bread. “For what? Did I orchestrate the … More
UK BLOG AWARDS – Cast Your Votes!
The award season is upon us, fellow bloggers. And though I only wished to post once this week after taking … More
10 Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” – Albus Dumbledore This isn’t going to be … More
9 TV Shows I’m Currently Obsessed With
When I’m not reading books, I’m watching TV shows. Just kidding, I watch more than I read (when a book … More
The Reader’s Existential Crisis
Have you ever anticipated reading a book, built up the potential experience in your mind to unsurpassable heights, so that … More
10 Unusual Things About Me Tag
Confession: I saw this tag circulating on Twitter and I was hoping someone would tag me for this because it … More
Halloween Creatures 2.0 Book Tag
Thank you, Dora @ Swift Coffee for this tag, everyone go check her out! October is coming to and end, … More
A Trip Down Memory Lane Through Pictures Tag
“A picture paints a thousand words.” I hate looking back, but old photos have stories to tell. While I might … More
Emma Book Review || The Book You Need to Gift to ‘That’ Meddling Aunty
I ain’t no auntie, but I am a meddler. “She is faultless, in spite of all her faults.” Emma by … More
MBTI Tag
If the internet wasn’t such a prominent feature in our lives, I doubt I would have gone down the rabbit-hole. … More
Hermione Granger – 10 Reasons Why Your Fave is Problematic
And it’s okay if you disagree, unlike Hermione I won’t lock you in solitary confinement for a week, physically scar … More
World Mental Health Day: Pick Me Up Playlist Tag
The ever amazing @ MutedMouthful tagged me to participate in this challenge where I get to create a pick me … More
Top Ten Tuesday: Longest Books I’ve Ever Read
The longest books are the best books. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and this weeks … More
Opinion: We Need to Stop Shaming Women For Not Being ‘Classy’
Just under a month ago, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj had a one-sided, shoe-flinging showdown at the Harper’s Bazaar Icon … More
